What support does the CMP purchase come with? I've been considering a drive to Anniston to hand pick one in the future.
Handpicking one is the way to go. I was with Sabot when he got his, and there's a lot of variation within each grade. Some of them I would have been disappointed to receive.
The CMP special for $995 is pricey, but it's as close to new as you're gonna get. They're very nice (and I'm still kicking myself for not getting one).